Subject: Walkway access to campus
Submitter: Kristen L Kraft, Athletic Facilities Manager, Athletic Facilities

Message: The walkway access between Parking Lot L and Murphy Park (behind the new athletic field bleachers) will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 17 for concrete work. Temporary access to campus will be available by using the hallway between the Ice Arena and Si Melby Hall. Please watch for informational signs.

Subject: NA Heritage Month - Did You Know?
Submitter: Cindy G Peterson, Director, American Indian Student Services

Message: The Indian Education division of the Minnesota State Department of Education receives $1.7 million per year for scholarships for AI students attending post-secondary institutions in Minnesota. Roughly half the AI students at Augsburg receive scholarship assistance from the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program. Their maximum annual award to eligible recipients is $4000 for undergraduates and $6000 for graduate students.

Augsburg is one of four higher education institutions in the state, and the only private college, receiving funding from the State legislature to train AI teachers. The Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership is a grant and loan program. Augsburg partners with Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools. Our Education majors do their student teaching in one of those districts and if they meet hiring requirements are hired by the district on graduation. This year we have eight students in the program.

Subject: International Education Week is coming up
Submitter: Andrea Wojtanowicz, Short Term Program Coordinator, International Programs

Message: International Education Week takes place November 13– 17. Several departments and offices on campus will be celebrating and promoting international education and exchange that week with many events, including Chapel talks on international issues, cultural displays in Christensen by the International Student Organization (ISO), tabling in Christensen by Augsburg Abroad to promote study abroad opportunities, international movies on campus, an international section in the Echo, and an open house in Murphy Place. Watch for more information on these and other events in the coming days.

International Education Week (IEW) is a nationwide joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

Subject: seXuality & gYnder
Submitter: Will O'Berry, Assistant Director, Campus Activities/GLBTQA Advisor, Campus Activities and Orientation

Message: The Department of Campus Activities and Orientation as well as LGBTQIA Student Services requests your presence at our monthly panel series, "Soup & Sexuality." This series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding the month of January) in the Century Room.

A panel of students will speak at each of these sessions to discuss the intersection of sexuality with another dimension of identity. This month will examine "seXuality & gYnder" with the goal of bringing life to these issues as they will be told from a student perspective.

Please mark off your calendars during these times in November and December for some food and unique, student stories.

Subject: Paideia Workshop
Submitter: Carol Knicker, Assistant Professor, Education

Message: This session will provide an introduction to the Socratic form of discussion called the Paideia seminar. Implementation issues involving text selection, facilitation, and assessment will also be addressed. This workshop will be held twice: on Monday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesday Nov. 14 from 3:30 -l 5 p.m.. Both sessions will be facilitated by Anne Kaufman, and held in the new CTL area on the 2nd floor of the library. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us who are looking to improve our teaching.

Subject: Resident student voting on Nov. 7
Submitter: Ann L Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs

Message: Students and staff who live on campus may register and vote at the precinct for Augsburg.
We submitted a list of resident students and staff to the Minneapolis Board of Elections.

The voting place for Augsburg resident students and staff is at the Seward Apartments, 2121 9th Street South. Take the walking bridge across the freeway.

For more information about voting in Minnesota, to find your place to vote, etc., visit the Minnesota Secretary of State Website at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp

Subject: We Invite You To Chapel - MWF 10:20 TU/TH 11:20
Submitter: Lillian A Maunu, Secretary, Campus Ministry

Message: We welcome you to chapel the week of November 6 - 10

Monday - Joe Underhill-Cady, Political Science Dept
Tuesday - Herald Johnson & the Men's Chorus
Wednesday - Vocatio Chapel: The Rev Canon Mary Sulerud
Wednesday at 9:30 pm - Communion
Thursday - Paul Lutter, Religion Dept
Friday - Garry Hesser, Sociology Dept

Looking forward to seeing you! Lil

Subject: Faculty/staff wanted for battle of bands judge
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: ASAC is currently looking for another judge for the Augsburg Battle of the Bands. It takes place on Friday, November 10 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. Any faculty and staff interested in judging the event please e-mail Ted Jedlicki jedlicki@augsburg.edu

Subject: Battle of the Bands this FRIDAY!!!
Submitter: Ted A Jedlicki, Student

Message: ASAC presents the 2006 Augsburg Battle of the Bands this Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the East Commons (upstairs in the Christensen Center). There will be a raffle with great prizes for those who attend. Which one of Augsburg’s best bands will win? Be there to see it all happen.

Subject: Take Your Turkey to Work Day!
Submitter: Rachel Vallens, Campus Kitchen Coordinator, Center for Service Work and Learning

Message: The Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College is proud to announce the 4th annual Turkeypalooza! This Thanksgiving season, the Campus Kitchen will be preparing over 600 complete holiday meals for groups and elderly individuals in the community. It’s a big undertaking, and we need your help.

THURSDAY, NOV 9 is TAKE YOUR TURKEY TO WORK DAY! The Campus Kitchen needs 35 turkeys for our meals this Thanksgiving. We are asking all faculty and staff members to bring a turkey to work. You can bring your turkey to the Campus Kitchen, located on the third floor of the Christensen Center, right outside the Minneapolis Room. Campus Kitchen leadership team members will be there to collect the turkeys between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. If this time does not work, you can arrange for a volunteer to pick up your turkey at your office on Thursday morning. Volunteers will also accept financial donations to purchase turkeys, or other food donations as well.

If you’d like further information about Turkeypalooza, or you’d like to arrange for a pick-up for Take Your Turkey to Work Day, please contact Rachel Vallens, Campus Kitchen Coordinator, by email at vallens@augsburg.edu or by phone at 612-330-1624.

Subject: Coaching and Feedback.... Another Session Added
Submitter: Sarah Louden, Recruiter/HR Associate, Human Resources

Message: Sometimes, as supervisors, we tend to think of performance management as something we do when an employee is not performing well. While feedback is important then, it’s also important when things are going well. Giving feedback reinforces behavior that we want to see continued and helps the employee know how they are doing relative to the expectations we create. Receiving on-going feedback is how employees come to understand how they contribute to the organization and how they can continuously increase the value of that contribution.

So, how are YOU at giving feedback?

Come to the Coaching and Feedback for Supervisors workshop!
Wednesday, November 8 -- 1 - 3 p.m. (Century Room)
Wednesday, November 15 -- 1 - 3 p.m. (Room TBD)

Please RSVP by calling x1058.

This workshop will build on the introduction to feedback that we touched on in the August performance appraisal sessions. We will revisit the definition of behavior and sharpen our awareness of its importance when giving feedback.

Please bring:

* Performance Appraisals by Cathy Lee Gibson – the book you got in August

* Performance Appraisal and Planning form (blank)

* A situation you would like to practice, if you have one. Otherwise, we have several scenarios that everyone can use.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Subject: Election Day: Tuesday, November 7
Submitter: Sarah Louden, Recruiter/HR Associate, Human Resources

Message: Staff members who are permitted to vote in an election are entitled to paid leave the morning of an election day, usually not to exceed two hours. Staff members should make special arrangements with their supervisors.

You are encouraged to exercise your right to vote! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a member of the Human Resources Department at x1058.

Have a good day!
~ Human Resources

Subject: “Movin’ on” Home Buying Seminar
Submitter: Mark Howitz, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Message: This home buying seminar will take place on Monday November 13 in Sverdrup 102 from noon to 1 p.m. This seminar focuses on buying and selling a house at the same time. Cindy Allen will explain how to avoid common mistakes, home selling tips, pricing strategies, and much more. She will also present information on discounted services available to Augsburg employees. Lunch will be provided by the Allengrup. Please register by calling 651 481-6140 or online at www.the-allengroup.com

Subject: Did you know?
Submitter: Sally Daniels, Director of Parent and Family Relations, Alumni-Parent Relations

Message: Did you know that giving $5 per month from your paycheck will provide an at-risk youth with a caring adult mentor? Or $8 per month (what you might spend at Arby's for lunch!) will pay for a family of five to have a hot meal a day for a month?

Thank you for considering a gift to the United Way. If you need a form, let me know. Please return the forms to me, campus box #146. Remember to bring food for the Brian Coyle Center; every single bit helps!

Subject: Boost your Career Potential with a Business Minor
Submitter: Susan C. Hecker, Administrative Assistant, Business-MIS

Message: Expand your career opportunities.
Strengthen your credentials.
Add a business minor to your current program!

Choose from:
ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MARKETING

Open to both non-business and business majors

To speak to someone about a business minor, contact your academic advisor or the Office of Business Administration at 612-330-1191

Subject: Spring Day Registration Issues
Submitter: Wayne Kallestad, Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: Day students, we are just a little over one week away from the start of Spring Day registration. A Faculty Advising Hold has been placed on your file. You must visit with your faculty advisor prior to registration. (Your faculty advisor is listed on the Transcript page in AugNet Records and Registration.) Your faculty advisor will electronically clear your hold after your visit. Numerous other holds are also in place that will prevent registration. Please log onto AugNet Records and Registration and review the Welcome Page. All registration holds will be displayed in red and must be cleared before you register online or at the Enrollment Center. Some of the common holds include:

Accounts Receivable Hold – there is an unpaid balance on your student account

Payment Policy Disclosure Form Hold – a form required of all students regardless of method of payment. This form can be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/account/paypolicy.html. Note: if you are still listed as a dependent on your parents tax forms, they will need to sign the Disclosure Form as cosigner.

Immunization Form Hold – either we have not received an immunization form or the shots are incomplete or out of date. This form is required by state law and can be downloaded from the Registrar web page at: http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar/index.html

Please check the status of your account in sufficient time to clear your holds prior to the opening of your registration period.

Subject: Standing meeting times for Senate, CTP, GAAC, AAC
Submitter: Anthony A Bibus III, Professor, Social Work

Message: In order to manage the difficulty that some standing committees have had in coordinating members' schedules for meetings, Faculty Senate has decided to adopt a policy that the following standing committees will have standing meeting days and times. As faculty members plan for teaching assignments next year and if we plan to run for senate election or volunteer for appointment to the senate or these committees, we should free up our teaching schedule or other appointments to accommodate these days and times:

Senate: Wednesdays, 3:40-5:10 p.m. (with possible fallback to 4:40-6:10 p.m.)

Committee on Tenure and Promotion: Thursdays, 3:10-6 p.m. (and sometimes later)

Graduate Academic Affairs Committee: monthly Wednesdays, 8:30-10 a.m.

Academic Affairs Committee: Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m.

Subject: Life of the Mind Retreat
Submitter: Douglas E Green, Professor, English

Message: We now know that the dates are the Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon leading into Spring Break, 16-17 March. The retreat is at the luxe conference center in nearby Chaska. We can accommodate 20-30 faculty and staff.

Cormac McCarthy's short, well-reviewed apocalyptic novel "The Road" is one possible centerpiece of the retreat, around which to bring together colleagues with interests in sciences, social sciences, humanities, arts, and professional studies. Let me know what you think, what other ideas and interests you have, and if you'd like to help (if you've already expressed an interest in helping and can stay on board, you don't need volunteer again). I'd also love to know whether you plan to attend, now that we know the dates.

Above all, please encourage your colleagues to attend. Whether you're a newcomer or an old-timer like me, the retreat is a great way to meet colleagues across campus and to reconnect with old friends. The food and company and talk will be great.

Subject: Paid Time off for Community Service
Submitter: Cynthia J Greenwood, Director, Human Resources, Human Resources

Message: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” -- Anne Frank

President Pribbenow announced earlier this week in his online update and at community time that Augsburg will provide two days off with pay annually for staff who would like to engage in civic or community service. We are so pleased to be able to offer this benefit!

Mary Laurel True of the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, has offered to help staff find opportunities for community service. If you don’t already have an opportunity in mind, call Mary for some ideas. She can be reached at x1775 or truem@augsburg.edu.

On your absence reports and timesheets, please code this absence as “C”, Community Service. The forms on Human Resources’ public drive on Augnet have been updated with this code.

The following is the text of the policy:

5.22 Paid Time for Community Service
Regular full-time and regular part-time staff are eligible for two days leave with pay each calendar year to volunteer with their chosen community or religious organization. Examples of community service projects might include working with Habitat for Humanity, working at a homeless shelter, or serving on the board of a community group.

Time off for community service can be used in half-day increments and must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.

Subject: Faculty/Staff - Fitness/Wellness
Submitter: Joyce Pfaff, Associate Professor, Health-Physical Education

Message: There will be two mini sessions on "FITNESS FOR ROOKIES." Joyce Pfaff will try to answer your questions and help you find the best ways to get and stay in shape.

The first session will be this Thursday (Nov 9) from noon - 1 p.m. in Melby Hall, room 119 (lower level). The second session will be Friday, Nov 17 from noon - 1 p.m. in Melby Hall, room 202 (main level). Come join us for one or both dates. There is no physical participation involved.

Subject: Free Change!
Submitter: Natalie Wright, Administrative Assistant, Government and Community Relations, Institutional Advancement

Message: Would you like some free change? No, I am not talking about nickels and dimes, but about voting on Election Day! Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday November 7, participate in free change! Go out and vote!

Recipe for change:
Youth voters + youth voters + youth voters= Discussion and action on youth voter issues

Augsburg’s polling place is at Seward Towers East (2910 Franklin Ave E) which are the large, tall apartment buildings across 94. The polling location will have lists of all students currently living in the dorms so that students living on campus only have to bring a current Augsburg ID.

Minneapolis Voting Links:
If you are not registered, here’s how to do it! http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections/election-day-registration.asp#TopOfPage

Where do you vote?
http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/AddressApp/SearchByAddress.aspx?AppID=PrecinctFinderApp

Who are the candidates in your area?
http://www.vote-mn.org

Subject: Important Benefits Info-Health Plan Change in 2007
Submitter: Cynthia J Greenwood, Director, Human Resources, Human Resources

Message: Our next benefit plan year will begin on January 1, 2007. There are some important changes in health and other benefits that we would like to tell you about. Please plan to attend one of the following meetings to hear about benefits changes, costs, coverage, and deadlines for the 2007 plan year. The meetings are scheduled for:

Wednesday, November 8, from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., Century Room
Wednesday, November 8, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Lindell 15
Wednesday, November 8, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Lindell 15
Wednesday, November 8, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Minneapolis Room
Thursday, November 9, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Minneapolis Room
Thursday, November 9, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Minneapolis Room
Tuesday, November 14, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Lindell 15
Thursday, November 16, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Lindell 15

In addition to these group information sessions, we will also schedule Q&A sessions, where you can work one-on-one with a benefits representative from HR to answer your specific questions. Dates and times (right up through the November 30 deadline) to be announced soon!

Please read the following memo for 2007 benefits information:
http://web.augsburg.edu/~greenwoo/2007benefitscovermemo2.doc

Please contact Mark Howitz, Senior HR Generalist, at x1783 or howitz@augsburg.edu for questions regarding benefit coverage, enrollment, changes, forms, and deadlines.

Subject: Vocatio Chapel Wednesday, November 8
Submitter: Ross Murray, Campus Ministry Associate; Tutoring Services Coordinator; , Campus Ministry and Academic Skills Office

Message: Augsburg College continues the Vocatio Chapel Series, “How Are We Known: Vocation and Public Life,” on Wednesday, November 8 at 10:20 in the Hoversten Chapel. Our guest will be the Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC.

The Rev. Mary Sulerud is the canon for deployment and vocational ministry. Sulerud is responsible for clergy deployment, and assists the Bishop and the Commission on Ministry in the support and development of ordained and lay ministries. Previously, Sulerud served as interim canon precentor at Washington National Cathedral. Before that, she served as the diocese's canon for stewardship.

Sulerud will preach in chapel on Sermon on the Mount. She will tie Jesus’ words with how we present our faith to the public. The Augsburg community, as well as the larger faith community is welcome to hear her preach. People interested in a more in-depth conversation are invited to join Sulerud for lunch following the chapel service. For more information, or to RSVP for the lunch, please contact Ross Murray at 612-330-1151 or murray@augsburg.edu.

Subject: Alum Directs Play in St. Paul
Submitter: Garry W Hesser, Professor, Sociology

Message: Brian Hesser, Augsburg Theater alum, is directing "Talley's Folly" at the Loading Dock Theatre [downtown Stl Paul], November 4-19. The play stars Troy Stolp and Symmonie Preston in a love story involving two kindred spirits from most unlikely backgrounds set during the 1940's. This is the first production for the newly formed Behemoth Theatre Company. For reservations call 651-249-8522.

Subject: Auggie Athletics Update
Submitter: Donald W Stoner, Sports Information Coordinator, Public Relations and Communication

Message: Auggie Athletics Update (click on link for story/stats):

Friday, November 3:
Men's Hockey -- St. Norbert (Wis.) 6, Augsburg 0
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/110306stnorbert.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at Hamline Quadrangular
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/0607statistics/110406weekend.html


Saturday, November 4:
Football -- Bethel 48, Augsburg 21
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/football/0607statistics/110406bethel.html

Women's Hockey -- Augsburg 2, Lake Forest (Ill.) 2 (OT)
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/whockey/0607statistics/110406lakeforest.html

Men's Hockey -- Lake Forest (Ill.) 6, Augsburg 2
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/mhockey/0607statistics/110406lakeforest.html

Women's Swimming -- Augsburg at St. Catherine Triangular
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/swimming/0607statistics/110406weekend.html


Upcoming Events:
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Thursday, November 9:
Football vs. Hamline, HHH Metrodome, 7 p.m. -- LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/

Friday, November 10:
Men’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 11:
M/W Cross Country at NCAA Division III Central Regional at St. Olaf, 11 a.m.
Women's Swimming at St. Olaf Quadrangular (Augsburg/St. Catherine/St. Mary's/St. Olaf), 1 p.m.
Women’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin-River Falls, Augsburg Ice Arena, 2:15 p.m.
Men’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin-Stout, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Subject: Timberwolves Tickets For Sale
Submitter: Lori York, Assistant Registrar, Registrar's Office

Message: For Sale:

Two Tickets to Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets

Wednesday, December 6
7 p.m.
Section 131 (Center court!!!) Row H
Face Value: $125/ticket

Asking Price: $220 for the pair or best offer

Please contact me yorkl@augsburg.edu if you are interested.